Poly and perfluorinated alkyl substances (PFASs) are ubiquitously detected all around the
world. Herein, for the first time, concentrations of 16 selected legacy and emerging PFASs …

The concentrations, spatial distributions, pollution level, and health risks of heavy metals in
sediments of the Sharm Obhur, Northern Jeddah, Saudi Arabia were evaluated. Average …

Abstract The Red Sea has been consistently exposed to pollution from industrial waste, and
ship activities, raising apprehensions about the potential ecological consequences for its …

An innovative multiple regression analysis was used to evaluate metal/metalloid
contamination in the surface sediments of a coastal lagoon. The concentrations of …

The levels, spatial distribution, and sources of petroleum hydrocarbons and phthalates were
assessed in surface sediment samples from the urban lagoon of Obhur near Jeddah, the …

Expansion or swelling of soil is a worldwide geotechnical problem that occurs in arid and
semiarid regions where sabkha soils may occur as well. Expansive soil is dominated by the …

The present study investigated the natural and anthropogenic processes that control the
composition of the bottom sediments of Sharm Obhur, Red Sea. Mineralogical analysis …

The sedimentary characteristics of the lagoons along the Red Sea coast of Saudi Arabia are
governed by the potential of the wadis (seasonal streams) to transport sediment, while the …

Environmental degradation due to anthropogenic influences has raised concerns about the
potential impact of pollution on marine biota and ecosystems. An integrated approach based …

Sharm Obhur is a narrow coastal inlet about 10 km long. The maximum depth at the
entrance is about 35 m, which decreases gradually towards the head. Nine field trips were …